[Reference: NIST SP 800-61 Rev. 2, Computer Security Incident Handling Guide., Network Segmentation:, Disconnect affected devices from the network to ensure the malware cannot communicate with other systems or command-and-control servers., Reference: SANS Incident Handler’s Handbook., Prevent Further Damage:, By isolating the infected devices, you limit the potential damage and give your team the opportunity to investigate without further compromising critical systems., Reference: Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Ransomware Guide., Post-Containment Actions:, Once containment is achieved, other steps such as restoring from backups (Option B), analyzing the attack vector (Option C), and considering ransom payment (which is not generally recommended, Option D) can be systematically approached., Reference: ENISA Guidelines on Incident Response and Management., By following these steps, you ensure an organized and effective response to a ransomware incident, minimizing damage and facilitating a quicker recovery., Top of Form, Bottom of Form, , ]